Kennedy half ... Satin Finish or not?

pcpro

Your opinions?

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Twincam

I believe that coin is a satin finish.

giorgio11

I agree with twincam that it looks like a Satin Finish coin--although the PCGS number is obviously for the business strike. If it is a true biz strike (and the others are), it's a Pop 5 coin. My 2005-P Satin Finish is an MS70, and I am comparing the two right now (my 2005-P biz strike is an MS66). The biz strike is more reflective, of course, with a less uniform texture. The eBay coin seems to have that uniform texture. BUT ... some of the higher-grade business strikes 2005-up have a similar appearance to the SF pieces. I wonder how clearly the Mint maintains the separation between the two production methods? This is a topic that has interested me for several years now. Comments welcome ...

raycyca

Satin piece in a regular label. PCGS has made several mistakes in the past in the Kennedy series. Look at the 1982's, etc. Buyer beware. Ray

DIMEMAN

I personally wish the mint would do away with the whole Satin Finish thing. It has been nothing but a pain in the A$$ since it started!!!!!

Sorry, I had to vent!!!!!

19Lyds

<< <i>Satin piece in a regular label. PCGS has made several mistakes in the past in the Kennedy series. Look at the 1982's, etc. Buyer beware. Ray >>



What do you mean "Look at the 1982's" ??

eCoinquest

Definitely a Satin. If I recall correctly, that seller has had trouble with SF coins being sold as Business Strikes before, but don't quote me on it as my memory is pretty bad.

sinin1

aren't they like SMS from 65-67? not always easy to tell difference?

Twincam

<< <i>Definitely a Satin. If I recall correctly, that seller has had trouble with SF coins being sold as Business Strikes before, but don't quote me on it as my memory is pretty bad. >>


In this case, your memory is just fine...

LindeDad

Satin IMO.